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KFP serves as a statewide advocate of policies that will reduce the use of alcohol and other drugs by youth and promote healthy communities. KFP develops an annual advocacy agenda and enlists others in prevention to become active advocates. KFP has assisted in raising awareness about underage drinking and in 2007, the loophole in Paul's Law, which the Kansas Legislature fixed during the 2007 Session.  KFP, along with other partners, also played an important role in the passage of keg registration legislation.

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Kansas SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)


KFP is the state coordinator for the SADD program in Kansas. KFP assists schools in establishing new SADD chapters and conducts the annual SADD State Conference for student and adult leaders. (more...)

Red Ribbon Campaign


Since 1995, KFP has coordinated this statewide awareness campaign designed to enlist Kansans in the fight against drug use. KFP sponsors a Red Ribbon Training program for youth and adults and annually recognizes prevention leaders through its Red Ribbon Recognition Luncheon. (more...)

KYLS (Kansas Youth Leadership Summit)


Each year, KFP coordinates a Kansas Youth Leadership Summit on
Underage Drinking. This summit provides youth and adult teams across Kansas an opportunity to learn about the issue, resources that are available, and new programming. Teams leave the Summit with an action plan to implement when they return to their home communities. (more...)

Kansas Leadership to Keep Children Alcohol Free


KFP provides statewide leadership for this collaboration between several state agencies and community coalitions to address the issue of underage drinking. (more...)

Family Day-A day to eat dinner with your children


Kansas Family Partnership proudly promotes Family Day – A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children™, established by The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA).  Family Day was created in 2001 as a national effort to promote family dinners as an effective way to reduce substance abuse among children and teens. (more...)

 

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Prescription Drug Abuse Results in One Death Every 19 Minutes in U.S.
Increase driven by user of opioids

Marijuana Use Rises in Popularity Among Teens
Survey shows one of every 15 high school seniors smokes marijuana on an almost daily basis

Major Increase Seen in Emergency Room Visits Involving Energy Drinks
Over half visits made by 18- to 25-year-olds involved combinations of energy drinks with alcohol or other drugs

Dragonfly: What This Deadly New Drug Means for Your Family
Potent hallucinogen hitting communities across America

New trend with alcohol concealment
Youth soaking candies with vodka

National Family Partnership's Red Ribbon Contest
Each regional winner gets an iPad 2 and a $1,000 donation to their school. Contest ends on November 15, 2011

Gasolina alcoholic cocktail similar look to kids' drinks
The "Party in a Pouch," (straw and all) contains up to 11% alcohol: some with rum, tequila or vodka

Talking to Your Child About Drugs
Discussions at particular ages

A Parent's Guide to the Teen Brain
Science-based resource for parents

 
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